Justicia irwinii
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Justicia irwinii is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Distribution and habitat
J. irwinii is native to Brazil, where it occurs in the Federal District and the neighboring state of Goiás at elevations between Template:Cvt. It can be found in a diverse range of habitats where partial shade is present.[1]
Description
J. irwinii is a herb or subshrub growing to Template:Cvt tall. The stems are quadrangular and hairy, with a dense covering of white trichomes. The leaves are ovate with a pointed tip, measuring Template:Cvt long and Template:Cvt wide. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green and moderately hairy. The undersides of the leaves are yellowish-green, hairy, with prominent veins. The lavender flowers, each measuring around Template:Cvt long, are borne on spikes. The fruit is a small capsule that is green or purplish-green when fresh, turning brown as it dries.[1]
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